Hestskjær Lighthouse
Hestskjær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Hestskjær fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Averøy Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on a small island about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of the village of Langøy. The lighthouse was established in 1879 and automated in 1986.
Hestskjær Lighthouse | |
| Location | Hestskjær, Langøy, Averøy, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 63°05′04″N 7°29′32″E |
| Tower | |
| Construction | concrete |
| Automated | 1986 |
| Height | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Shape | cylinder |
| Markings | white (tower), red (lantern) |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway |
| Racon | K |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1986 |
| Focal height | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Intensity | 28,200 candela |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc(2) WRG 8s |
| Original light | |
| Constructed | 1879 |
| Height | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Shape | square |
| Markings | white |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway |
The 21-metre (69 ft) tall lighthouse emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction) occulting twice every 8 seconds. The tower is a round, cylindrical tower that is white with a red top. The 28,200 candela light can be seen for up to 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi).
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